What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Bessbrook?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Bessbrook. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Camlough Park via Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Bessbrook?

The distance between Ballymena and Bessbrook is 82 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Bessbrook without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £14 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Bessbrook bus from?

Ballymena to Bessbrook bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Ballymena to Bessbrook?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Ballymena to Bessbrook bus arrive?

Ballymena to Bessbrook bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Bessbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Bessbrook is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ballymena to Bessbrook.

Where can I stay near Bessbrook?

There are 118+ hotels available in Bessbrook.

Ballymena to Bessbrook - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Bessbrook by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Newrytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly / ...
3h 28m
£15–21
Drive 54.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Bessbrookcar 54.5 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
3h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
4h 3m

Ballymena to Bessbrook by train and bus

119Weekly Services

3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Bessbrook, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymena to Camlough Park via Belfast Great Central, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Camlough Park via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 3m.

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